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System and method for mapping aircraft position on a non-linear flight procedure chart

a flight procedure and aircraft position technology, applied in the field of mapping systems, can solve the problems of difficult, inaccurate, and difficult to map the position of aircraft on such non-linear charts, and achieve the effects of improving the accuracy of mapping

Active Publication Date: 2019-11-12
GOLDSTEIN HILTON
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The present invention is a system that allows for mapping a position on a navigational chart using geographic coordinates of a vehicle and georeferenceable points on the chart. The system can identify segments between the georeferenceable points and convert the geographic coordinates to image coordinates. The position of the vehicle can then be mapped on the navigational chart using interpolation and extrapolation techniques. The system can also display the navigational chart on a display device. Overall, the invention allows for easier navigation and improved user experience.

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However, it is common for DPs and STARs to be non-linear or not to scale with respect to real geographic coordinates or distances.
As such, mapping a position of an aircraft on such non-linear charts is problematic, difficult, and inaccurate using conventional methods.

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[0031]The following detailed description is merely exemplary in nature and is not intended to limit the described embodiments or the application and uses of the described embodiments. As used herein, the word “exemplary” or “illustrative” means “serving as an example, instance, or illustration.” Any implementation described herein as “exemplary” or “illustrative” is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous over other implementations. All of the implementations described below are exemplary implementations provided to enable persons skilled in the art to make or use the embodiments of the disclosure and are not intended to limit the scope of the disclosure, which is defined by the claims. For purposes of description herein, the terms “upper”, “lower”, “left”, “rear”, “right”, “front”, “vertical”, “horizontal”, and derivatives thereof shall relate to the invention as oriented in FIG. 2. Furthermore, there is no intention to be bound by any expressed or implied theo...

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Abstract

A system and method for mapping an aircraft position on segments that lie between waypoints on a non-linear map by converting real world geographic coordinates of an aircraft to image X, Y coordinates using an image X, Y length or scale of a respective segment as a basis for the conversion. The aircraft position may be mapped in real time and presented to a user via an aircraft device.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62 / 316,577, filed Apr. 1, 2016, which is incorporated herein in its entirety.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates generally to mapping systems, and more particularly to a system and method for mapping an aircraft position on a non-linear flight procedure chart.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]It is common for an aircraft to require navigational assistance, or be required to follow a particular flight plan in accordance with an aviation authority such as the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) or air traffic control (ATC) of an airport. For example, in low visibility conditions or at night, a pilot may require guidance to avoid terrain, obstacles, or air traffic and may be required to follow instrument flight rules (IFR). The FAA defines IFR as “Rules and regulations established by the FAA to govern flight under conditions in whic...

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IPC IPC(8): G01C22/02B64D43/00G01C21/00G01S19/42G01C23/00G08G5/00
CPCB64D43/00G08G5/0047G01C23/00G01C21/005G01S19/42B64D45/04G08G5/0013G08G5/0021G08G5/0052G08G5/0065G08G5/025
Inventor GOLDSTEIN, HILTON
Owner GOLDSTEIN HILTON
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